Gareb Shamus Of Wizard Magazine claims they invented cosplay, Hololive CEO responds to newest talent exit, and Amazon Prime Video to implement AI dubbing program. Also, CODA works with China on arrest of piracy website owner, pharmacies offer licensed prescription record books for free, scalping ensues, and Mamoru Oshii still wants to make a third Ghost In The Shell movie! Meanwhile, in Japan, a man was arrested for asking to borrow money, and the newest snack was to be sold as a work of art at 110,000 yen?!
Derpycon 2024: A Satisfying Con Season Finale
Cinnaknight wraps up the 2024 anime con season with a review of Derpycon 2024!


Shenanicon 2024: A Fiery Fusion Dance of Old and New!
Shenanicon, had its inaugural 21+ anime convention in Parsippany, New Jersey– a brand new event for adults with a nostalgic spin!


Kogaracon 2024: Short and Sweet!
Kogaracon is a New Jersey Anime Convention which offers an Asian Food Fest and good quality panels. Cinnaknight talks about this short yet sweet day!



#667: Meanwhile… This.


It’s Sanrio VS Kuromi! Sanrio is being sued over the moral rights of Kuromi and Sanrio speaks about the suit! The upcoming BanG Dream 少女樂團派對 gets 52 episodes mini anime, Detective Conan wins 2024 grand prize at the TVer award, and Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards! Meanwhile in Japan… All you can steal, back for a limited time, and sakura blossoms without the allergies at an indoor park open for festival time!

#666: Yeah… About that Number…


Ranma 1/2 gets a pop-up cafe in March, an interview explains why Gohan lost out on being the main character, and it wasn’t due to fan reaction, and Bleach animation director was fired. Also, The Samurai Pizza Cats are returning, Shibuya is being taken over by a Jojo reference, and Evangelion is getting an extended reality game?! Meanwhile in Japan… Turn your bath into soup, a maid cafe adds translation panels to the Akihabara location, and 全家FamilyMart brings back sweet treats for Cat Day!

#665: Chuck Lied To Us… Again.


An update on disability discrimination at Crunchyroll, the newest found species of fish named after Princess Mononoke, and live-action Cells at Work earns 6 billion yen at the Japanese box office! Also, UDON signs a deal with Lunar for distribution rights, Alice in Borderland gets its season 3 release date, and Romi Park to guests at Nostalgiacon! Meanwhile in Japan, a tourist was arrested for striking a clerk over a 3 yen bag, and curry bread achieved a new world record!

#664: Well When You Put it That Way…


Ohayocon sues Sekaicon over trade secrets, lawyers ask to nullify arsonist’s appeal withdrawal, and J-pop artist LiSA announces North America tour! Also, Crunchyroll is accused of firing an employee after an ADA request, the Pokémon company claims Diamond Comic Distributors owes them money, and Hideaki Anno sets up an exhibition for the 50th anniversary of Space Battleship Yamato! Meanwhile in Japan, the Nintendo Museum might owe you money, and tourists in Kyoto cause railway crossing chaos?!.